Though the devout pursue their faith despite all obstacles, most sense of celebration was stripped of the region’s three religions since the Oct. 7 attacks and Gaza war.
Tag: Al Aqsa Mosque (Jerusalem)
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Draws Anger for Comments on Disputed Holy Site
In the latest in a series of provocations, Itamar Ben-Gvir agreed that a new synagogue should be built at the site, which Jews call the Temple Mount and Muslims know as the Aqsa Mosque complex.
In Lebanese Refugee Community, People See Hope in Hamas
In Ein al-Hilweh, Lebanon, long mired in poverty and despair, Hamas recruitment is up and the downtrodden air has given way to defiance and celebration.
18 Arrested at Israeli Nationalist Flag March Through East Jerusalem
The annual march celebrating Israel’s 1967 takeover of the mostly Palestinian East Jerusalem has long been a flashpoint.
Tensions Run High at Al Aqsa Mosque on the Last Friday of Ramadan
The Israeli police said they arrested eight people at the compound in Jerusalem, where thousands of Muslim worshippers had come for dawn prayers amid heavy security.
Threat of Unrest Looms Over Al Aqsa on First Friday of Ramadan
A heavy Israeli police contingent checked worshipers outside the holy site, after Hamas called for an “escalation” from Palestinians in response to the war in Gaza.
Chaotic Scene Outside Al Aqsa Mosque Before Start of Ramadan
Israeli police clashed with worshipers outside of Al Aqsa mosque as many attempted to enter the complex for Ramadan prayers. After being denied entry due to their age, some younger men prayed outside of the holy site.
Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa
Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.
Israel-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall
Officials say Hamas has continued to press Israel for a commitment to a permanent cease-fire after a multistage release of all hostages, but Israel has refused.
Israel Rejects New Restrictions to Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, the move may reduce tensions at the Aqsa Mosque compound, which has long been a flashpoint for unrest.